Cleo Dean Massey
May 31, 1936 ~ March 5, 2025
Cleo Dean Massey, 88, Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Holmes family home in Wichita, KS.
Dean, as he was affectionately known, was born on May 31, 1936, to John and Alice "Hildreth" (Grove) Massey in Chalk, KS.
Dean was a member of the US Army Military Police and then worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. until he retired. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Derby, KS.
Dean will forever be remembered by his warmth, kindness, and generosity towards others. He was a beacon of integrity; honest, well meaning, and moral to the core.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margot (Schwaemmle) Massey; two sons, Rainer (Kathy) Massey, Derby, KS; Juergen (Sumiko) Massey, Overland Park, KS; one daughter, Martina (Jason) Holmes, Wichita, KS; two sisters, Anna Mae Robidou, Dwight, KS; Alice Shultz, Topeka, KS; one brother, Gale (Joyce) Massey, Aurora, CO; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Massey and Gary Massey; and previous wife, Peggy (Peterson) Massey.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1pm at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1213 S Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037 with a reception for family to follow. He will be laid to rest near his childhood home at Alta Vista Cemetery on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1pm with a reception to follow.
Dean wished that there be no monetary memorials. His last wish was "That each individual turn to the ones they love and express to them how much they mean to them, and to appreciate life as it was meant to be lived. For I have had the best."
To view the livestream on 3/15/25 at 1pm:Zoom Meeting ID: 905 950 995 Passcode: 477914. Opens 20 minutes before service.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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To the loved ones of Cleo Massey:
Although we did not have the privilege of knowing Brother Massey in this system, we sincerely hope to meet him under far better conditions to exist in paradise. (Rev. 21:4) We pray that Jehovah’s promises, which we know cannot fail, will support and strengthen each of you until you are reunited with him in the not-too-distant future. (Job 14:14,15; John 5:28,29 (a)).
With all of our love and heartfelt prayers,
The Guillory Family
Honolulu, HI